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In search of Private Tom: The BBC helps solve the mystery of a Soviet prisoner of war hidden by a British family during World War II

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A decades-long mystery regarding the fate of a Soviet prisoner of war who escaped Nazi captivity in the Channel Islands during World War II has been resolved with the assistance of the BBC. The soldier, known as Tom, was hidden by a British family for the duration of the conflict after fleeing his captors. The details of his survival and the circumstances surrounding his time in hiding remained unknown for over 80 years until recent investigations brought the story to light.

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Infobae Focuses on sports-related violence during a women's football match.
Prensa Libre Focuses on the historical resolution of a WWII prisoner's mystery.
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